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A satellite of mass m is launched vertically upwards with an initial speed u from the surface of the earth. After it reaches height R(R = radius of the earth), it ejects a rocket of mass 
that subsequently the satellite moves in a circular orbit. The kinetic energy of the rocket is ( 
is the gravitational constant; M is the mass of the earth) :
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
JEE Main 2020
Transverse velocity of rocket
Radial velocity of rocket
Kinetic energy 
Transverse velocity of rocket
Radial velocity of rocket
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